gangle

[ gang-guhl ]

verb (used without object)

, gan·gled, gan·gling.

1. to move awkwardly or ungracefully:

   A tall, stiff-jointed man gangled past.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gangle¹

First recorded in 1965–70; back formation from gangling

Example Sentences

The other was a tall ridiculous outfit made up entire of bulgin' breast and gangle laigs.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes, of course; those in that profession are not so inclined to gangle.

From Project Gutenberg